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Bookmark or Share- Hong Kong - Politics, Economy, Society | BritannicaHong Kong - Politics, Economy, Society: When it was a colony, Hong Kong was administered by a governor, who was appointed by and represented the monarch of the United Kingdom, directed the government, served as the commander in chief, and presided over the two main organs of government, the Executive Council and the Legislative Council.
- Hong Kong - Climate, Monsoon, Humidity | BritannicaHong Kong lies at the northern fringe of the tropical zone. Its monsoonal (wet-dry) seasonal changes are well marked, however, with hot, humid summers and cool, dry winters. The climate is largely controlled by the atmospheric pressure systems over the adjacent great Asian landmass and ocean surface.
- Hong Kong | History, China, Location, Map, & Facts | BritannicaHong Kong is a special administrative region of China, located to the east of the Pearl River estuary on the south coast of China. Hong Kong was a British territory for decades until it rejoined China in 1997. It is a vibrant cultural and financial center.
- Handover of Hong Kong | Ceremony, Effects, & 1997 | BritannicaHandover of Hong Kong, transfer of the British crown colony of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty, ending 156 years of British rule. After a formal handover ceremony on July 1, 1997, the colony became the Hong Kong special administrative region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China.
- Is Hong Kong a Country? | Britannica - Encyclopedia BritannicaNo, Hong Kong is not a country. Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. Hong Kong’s status as a special administrative region stems from its history as a former British colony.
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